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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,856.73, 349,036.42 and 132,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,856.73, 349,036.42 and 132,801.48 is: 199,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,856.73 : 349,036.42 = 132,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,856.73/349,036.42 = 132,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,856.73x = 349,036.42 × 132,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,856.73x = 46,352,553,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352,553,149.90/232,856.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,060.40

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